Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,324,913); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Huawei Mate 50 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.